Actually, there is some information missing even on my own website, as the process to make changes to it is very cumbersome (I have lessons scheduled with my website designer to make my own changes soon).
The Reference Lenco MKIII revision of the original Reference Lenco also includes a new "Ultimate" main bearing, meant for the "Ultimate" Lenco I am working on (to receive a different name when it's ready). In order to accurately assess the contribution of each factor of the "Ultimate" Lenco, I designed each element to fit the existing "control" which was the Reference Lenco MKII plinth and chassis.
So, the two-part chassis is an imitation of the original chassis in terms of dimensions, and the "Ultimate" main bearing was ultimately tested in it. While the two-part chassis was clearly an improvement on the Reference Lenco MKII chassis (tested with the Reference Lenco MKII main bearing and parts in order to isolate the sonic contribution of the chassis), and the "Ultimate" main bearing was clearly an improvement on the Reference main bearing in the Reference Lenco MKII chassis, the two together - two-part chassis and "Ultimate" main bearing - proved to be greater than the sum of their parts, and all the calculations made and the design repeatable, I made the Reference Lenco MKIII official.
While I have sold quite a few Reference Lenco MKIIIs, only a few had their Reference Lenco MKIIs upgraded to it. Salvatore wrote a review of it comparing the MKII with the MKIII. Further letters/reviews will be forthcoming on my website, along with a revised and correct description and photos, at www.idler-wheel-drive.com
If anyone wants further information, please contact me via my website.
Jean Nantais
The Reference Lenco MKIII revision of the original Reference Lenco also includes a new "Ultimate" main bearing, meant for the "Ultimate" Lenco I am working on (to receive a different name when it's ready). In order to accurately assess the contribution of each factor of the "Ultimate" Lenco, I designed each element to fit the existing "control" which was the Reference Lenco MKII plinth and chassis.
So, the two-part chassis is an imitation of the original chassis in terms of dimensions, and the "Ultimate" main bearing was ultimately tested in it. While the two-part chassis was clearly an improvement on the Reference Lenco MKII chassis (tested with the Reference Lenco MKII main bearing and parts in order to isolate the sonic contribution of the chassis), and the "Ultimate" main bearing was clearly an improvement on the Reference main bearing in the Reference Lenco MKII chassis, the two together - two-part chassis and "Ultimate" main bearing - proved to be greater than the sum of their parts, and all the calculations made and the design repeatable, I made the Reference Lenco MKIII official.
While I have sold quite a few Reference Lenco MKIIIs, only a few had their Reference Lenco MKIIs upgraded to it. Salvatore wrote a review of it comparing the MKII with the MKIII. Further letters/reviews will be forthcoming on my website, along with a revised and correct description and photos, at www.idler-wheel-drive.com
If anyone wants further information, please contact me via my website.
Jean Nantais